Articles related to "Pulitzer Prize"
A Mercy is a Powerful Book
Toni Morrison, the Nobel Prize-winning, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer has written a new novel that stand tall in the American canon.
nobel prize • pulitzer prize • biblical tale • book about slavery • race
Toni Morrison, the Nobel Prize-winning, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer has written a new novel that stand tall in the American canon.
nobel prize • pulitzer prize • biblical tale • book about slavery • race
A Revealing Interview with Anna Quindlen
One of the most influential female journalists, Anna Quindlen opens up on the new generation of journalists and her experience.
anna quindlen • woman journalist • pulitzer prize • journalist interview • newsweek magazine
One of the most influential female journalists, Anna Quindlen opens up on the new generation of journalists and her experience.
anna quindlen • woman journalist • pulitzer prize • journalist interview • newsweek magazine
A Short Bio of Carol Shields
Carol Shields is a writer that crosses Canadian and American borders. Get the lowdown on this Pulitzer-prize winner.
canadian literature • carol shields • pulitzer prize • stone diaries • university of manitoba
Carol Shields is a writer that crosses Canadian and American borders. Get the lowdown on this Pulitzer-prize winner.
canadian literature • carol shields • pulitzer prize • stone diaries • university of manitoba
Age of Innocence From Book to Movie
Edith Wharton's novel The Age of Innocence is beautifully adapted to the screen by Martin Scorcese.
the age of innocence • edith wharton • martin scorcese • novel • film
Edith Wharton's novel The Age of Innocence is beautifully adapted to the screen by Martin Scorcese.
the age of innocence • edith wharton • martin scorcese • novel • film
Canadian Stage in Toronto Ends Its Hot Theatre Season With Doubt
It is the unwavering conviction of certainty that makes Bronx NY native John Patrick Shanley's play Doubt a Parable such a powerful compelling piece of drama.
pulitzer prize • bronx catholic school • civil rights movement • oscar nominations • bluma appel theatre
It is the unwavering conviction of certainty that makes Bronx NY native John Patrick Shanley's play Doubt a Parable such a powerful compelling piece of drama.
pulitzer prize • bronx catholic school • civil rights movement • oscar nominations • bluma appel theatre
Classic Authors: Edna St. Vincent Millay
A brief biography of Edna St. Vincent Millay, American poet.
edna st. vincent millay • vassar college • poetry • feminism • pulitzer prize
A brief biography of Edna St. Vincent Millay, American poet.
edna st. vincent millay • vassar college • poetry • feminism • pulitzer prize
Dello Joio's Variations, Chaconne and Finale
While the allure of serialism intoxicated many a composer by the late 1940s, a former church organist stuck to his tonal guns, creating one delightful work after another.
norman dello joio • variations • chaconne • finale • gregorian chant
While the allure of serialism intoxicated many a composer by the late 1940s, a former church organist stuck to his tonal guns, creating one delightful work after another.
norman dello joio • variations • chaconne • finale • gregorian chant
Frank McCourt Dies at 78
McCourt endured a miserable childhood in Ireland but grew up to find great success in U.S.
frank mccourt • angela's ashes • limerick • ireland • pulitzer prize
McCourt endured a miserable childhood in Ireland but grew up to find great success in U.S.
frank mccourt • angela's ashes • limerick • ireland • pulitzer prize
GWENDOLYN BROOKS: 1st African American to receive Pulitzer Prize
A profile of Gwendolyn Brooks, who became the first African American to receive the Pulitzer Prize in 1950.
african americans african aemrican women poets
A profile of Gwendolyn Brooks, who became the first African American to receive the Pulitzer Prize in 1950.
african americans african aemrican women poets
Janet's World
A brief description of the events leading to the downfall of Pulizter Prize-winning journalist Janet Cooke.
janet cooke • jimmy's world • heroin • lies • journalism
A brief description of the events leading to the downfall of Pulizter Prize-winning journalist Janet Cooke.
janet cooke • jimmy's world • heroin • lies • journalism
John Kennedy Toole
J. K. Toole wrote two books in his lifetime, but tragically committed suicide before either saw publication. Thanks to his mother, millions of readers now enjoy his work.
john kennedy toole • confederacy of dunces • the neon bible • pulitzer prize • new orleans
J. K. Toole wrote two books in his lifetime, but tragically committed suicide before either saw publication. Thanks to his mother, millions of readers now enjoy his work.
john kennedy toole • confederacy of dunces • the neon bible • pulitzer prize • new orleans
Junot Diaz Wins Pulitzer Prize
Junot Diaz, a Dominican American author, won the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for his first novel. The immigrant experience is central to his work. He teaches writing at MIT.
junot diaz • pulitzer price • brief wondrous life of oscar wao • dominican republic • immigrant life
Junot Diaz, a Dominican American author, won the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for his first novel. The immigrant experience is central to his work. He teaches writing at MIT.
junot diaz • pulitzer price • brief wondrous life of oscar wao • dominican republic • immigrant life
Lynn Nottage Play Wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama
American playwright Lynn Nottage wins the Pulitzer for her play 'Ruined,' about the war against Congolese women.
lynn nottage • pulitzer prize for drama • playwright • new plays • african-american
American playwright Lynn Nottage wins the Pulitzer for her play 'Ruined,' about the war against Congolese women.
lynn nottage • pulitzer prize for drama • playwright • new plays • african-american
Marsha Norman's 'night, Mother
'night, Mother deals candidly with the subject of suicide. It is cleverly written and deceptively simple.
'night mother • marsha norman • pulitzer prize 1983 • pulitzer prize winning drama • 20th century theatre
'night, Mother deals candidly with the subject of suicide. It is cleverly written and deceptively simple.
'night mother • marsha norman • pulitzer prize 1983 • pulitzer prize winning drama • 20th century theatre
One of Ours
Willa Cather's Fifth Novel is as Enduring and Complex as any Written about the Great War
willa cather • pulitzer prize • one of ours • world war i • american modernism
Willa Cather's Fifth Novel is as Enduring and Complex as any Written about the Great War
willa cather • pulitzer prize • one of ours • world war i • american modernism
Poet Laureate Awarded Pulitzer Prize
The poet Ted Kooser has been appointed U S Poet Laureate for a second year, and he has also been awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his recent book of poems.
ted kooser • poet laureate • pulizer prize • poetry • obscure poetry
The poet Ted Kooser has been appointed U S Poet Laureate for a second year, and he has also been awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his recent book of poems.
ted kooser • poet laureate • pulizer prize • poetry • obscure poetry
Poet Laureate Awarded Pulitzer Prize
The poet Ted Kooser has been appointed U S Poet Laureate for a second year, and he has also been awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his recent book of poems.
ted kooser • poet laureate • pulizer prize • poetry • obscure poetry
The poet Ted Kooser has been appointed U S Poet Laureate for a second year, and he has also been awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his recent book of poems.
ted kooser • poet laureate • pulizer prize • poetry • obscure poetry
Pulitzer Prize Winner Anna Quindlen
Anna Marie Quindlen has written. Some of what she has written earned her the Pulitzer Prize. Now she has a new book out.
anna quindlen • new york times • opinion columns • one true thing • black and blue
Anna Marie Quindlen has written. Some of what she has written earned her the Pulitzer Prize. Now she has a new book out.
anna quindlen • new york times • opinion columns • one true thing • black and blue
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao - A Review
Junot Diaz has added an honest and painful gem to the literary canon, with his Pulitzer Prize winning novel, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao.
junot diaz • oscar woa • carribiean • dominican republic • american literature
Junot Diaz has added an honest and painful gem to the literary canon, with his Pulitzer Prize winning novel, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao.
junot diaz • oscar woa • carribiean • dominican republic • american literature
Nick Anderson, Editorial Cartoonist
Nick Anderson takes serious topics, adds his touch of satire, a dash of acerbic wit and finishes them off with fine, professional pen-work. Presto! A comic statement that gives politicians a black eye or the medical system a jolt. From early cartooning as a teenager to becoming full-time editorial cartoonist, he now has reached the acme of editorial cartooning: Pulitzer Prize Winner for 2005.
nick anderson • cecilia • travis • colton • louisville-journal
Nick Anderson takes serious topics, adds his touch of satire, a dash of acerbic wit and finishes them off with fine, professional pen-work. Presto! A comic statement that gives politicians a black eye or the medical system a jolt. From early cartooning as a teenager to becoming full-time editorial cartoonist, he now has reached the acme of editorial cartooning: Pulitzer Prize Winner for 2005.
nick anderson • cecilia • travis • colton • louisville-journal
Contemporary American Playwrights
Contemporary American playwrights, including George Abbott, Edward Albee, and Christopher Durang, are still inspiring their audiences to dream, think, and feel.
american playwrights • pulitzer prize for drama • tony award • satire • dark comedy
Contemporary American playwrights, including George Abbott, Edward Albee, and Christopher Durang, are still inspiring their audiences to dream, think, and feel.
american playwrights • pulitzer prize for drama • tony award • satire • dark comedy
Book Review: Gilead
Gilead is lyrical, sweet, and haunting; a feat that can only be achieved by one of the best writers of our time.
gilead • book review for pulitzer prize winners • how won the pulitzer prize • marilynne robinson • john ames
Gilead is lyrical, sweet, and haunting; a feat that can only be achieved by one of the best writers of our time.
gilead • book review for pulitzer prize winners • how won the pulitzer prize • marilynne robinson • john ames
The Legendary Dodge Poetry Festival is Back On
Good news! The Festival, once threatened by the economic recession, is on for October 2010. Go to hear Billy Collins and other great poets, and rediscover what matters.
dodge poetry festival • waterloo village • economy • recession • economic recession
Good news! The Festival, once threatened by the economic recession, is on for October 2010. Go to hear Billy Collins and other great poets, and rediscover what matters.
dodge poetry festival • waterloo village • economy • recession • economic recession
Thornton Wilder Biography
Brief biography of American writer Thornton Wilder, multi-awarded Pulitzer Prize winner of The Bridge of San Luis Rey, Our Town, and The Skin of Our Teeth.
thornton wilder biography • thornton wilder novels • thornton wilder plays • thornton wilder our town • thornton wilder pulitzer prize works
Brief biography of American writer Thornton Wilder, multi-awarded Pulitzer Prize winner of The Bridge of San Luis Rey, Our Town, and The Skin of Our Teeth.
thornton wilder biography • thornton wilder novels • thornton wilder plays • thornton wilder our town • thornton wilder pulitzer prize works
A Confederacy of Dunces
John Kennedy Toole's prize-winning novel from 1980 is still fresh today. A sadly comic masterpiece, it also serves up a nostalgic look at the New Orleans that once was.
confederacy of dunces • john kennedy toole • new orleans • big easy • obesity
John Kennedy Toole's prize-winning novel from 1980 is still fresh today. A sadly comic masterpiece, it also serves up a nostalgic look at the New Orleans that once was.
confederacy of dunces • john kennedy toole • new orleans • big easy • obesity
American Colonies Book Review
Alan Taylor produces a fresh look at colonial America. He covers Native American tribes, European contact, slavery, wars, and the opening of the western frontier.
alan taylor • tribes • what is the bering strait theory • western frontier • james fennimore cooper
Alan Taylor produces a fresh look at colonial America. He covers Native American tribes, European contact, slavery, wars, and the opening of the western frontier.
alan taylor • tribes • what is the bering strait theory • western frontier • james fennimore cooper
AUGUST WILSON - Honored American Playwright (1945-2005)
A look at the career of August Wilson, a great American playwright who died in October 2005.
august wilson • pittsburgh pa • racism • educated himself • povery
A look at the career of August Wilson, a great American playwright who died in October 2005.
august wilson • pittsburgh pa • racism • educated himself • povery
Author Snapshot Bio: Willa Cather
A brief Author Snapshot Biography of the life and works of writer Willa Cather, American Fiction author.
willa cather • willa gather • pulitzer prize • national institute of arts and letters • american academy medal
A brief Author Snapshot Biography of the life and works of writer Willa Cather, American Fiction author.
willa cather • willa gather • pulitzer prize • national institute of arts and letters • american academy medal
Beloved: Toni Morrison
Toni Morrison's Pulitzer Prize winning novel "Beloved" is named best American fiction of the past 25 years by the "New York Times"
beloved • toni morrison • best novel • best fiction • new york times
Toni Morrison's Pulitzer Prize winning novel "Beloved" is named best American fiction of the past 25 years by the "New York Times"
beloved • toni morrison • best novel • best fiction • new york times
Book by Book
Pulitzer Prize-winning Michael Dirda makes his list of the books that have impressed him most.
literature • love of reading • michael dirda • book by book • washington post book world
Pulitzer Prize-winning Michael Dirda makes his list of the books that have impressed him most.
literature • love of reading • michael dirda • book by book • washington post book world
Book Review - March
Louisa Mae Alcott's "Little Women" tells the story of the March women during the Civil War period, but what were Mr. March's experiences during that turbulent time?
march by geraldine brooks • american fiction book reviews • pulitzer prize novels • geraldine brooks novels • little women alcott
Louisa Mae Alcott's "Little Women" tells the story of the March women during the Civil War period, but what were Mr. March's experiences during that turbulent time?
march by geraldine brooks • american fiction book reviews • pulitzer prize novels • geraldine brooks novels • little women alcott
Books: A Memoir by Larry McMurtry
Prolific author Larry McMurtry recounts his life as a reader and writer, rare book collector, scout and seller, examining the role and importance books have played in it.
books: a memoir • larry mcmurtry • writer • rare book seller • antiquarian books
Prolific author Larry McMurtry recounts his life as a reader and writer, rare book collector, scout and seller, examining the role and importance books have played in it.
books: a memoir • larry mcmurtry • writer • rare book seller • antiquarian books
Carl Sandburg, Poems and Biographies
Brief biography and works of American writer and poet Carl Sandburg, best known for poetry and biographies of Abraham Lincoln.
carl sandburg poems • carl sandburg • life of carl sandburg • sandburg the poet • sandburg american whitman
Brief biography and works of American writer and poet Carl Sandburg, best known for poetry and biographies of Abraham Lincoln.
carl sandburg poems • carl sandburg • life of carl sandburg • sandburg the poet • sandburg american whitman
Carol Shields: 1935-2003
Carol Shields died on July 16. Read about her fascinating literary life which will live on.
canadian literature • carol shields • stone diaries • booker prize • governor generals award
Carol Shields died on July 16. Read about her fascinating literary life which will live on.
canadian literature • carol shields • stone diaries • booker prize • governor generals award
Dividing the Estate - Review
Set in the Southern United States, one family struggles for solvency, as the purse strings of their shrinking sums remain controlled by the matriarchal Stella Gordon.
broadway • lincoln center theater • horton foote • elizabeth ashley • gerald mcraney
Set in the Southern United States, one family struggles for solvency, as the purse strings of their shrinking sums remain controlled by the matriarchal Stella Gordon.
broadway • lincoln center theater • horton foote • elizabeth ashley • gerald mcraney
Edna Ferber Biography
Brief biography of American writer Edna Ferber, famous for Show Boat, So Big and Giant.
edna ferber biography • ferber american novelist • ferber short story writer • ferber show boat • ferber so big giant
Brief biography of American writer Edna Ferber, famous for Show Boat, So Big and Giant.
edna ferber biography • ferber american novelist • ferber short story writer • ferber show boat • ferber so big giant
Great Contemporary American Playwrights
Contemporary American playwrights, including Sam Shepard, Lanford Wilson, and Doug Wright, are still inspiring their audiences to dream, think, and feel.
contemporary playwrights • american playwrights • doug wright • sam shepard • lanford wilson
Contemporary American playwrights, including Sam Shepard, Lanford Wilson, and Doug Wright, are still inspiring their audiences to dream, think, and feel.
contemporary playwrights • american playwrights • doug wright • sam shepard • lanford wilson
Gwendolyn Brooks' Cool Poems
Chicago poet Gwendolyn Brooks served as U.S. Poet Laureate in 1985-86, while that title was still Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress.
gwendolyn brooks • james weldon johnson • langston hughes • poetry magazine • harriet monroe
Chicago poet Gwendolyn Brooks served as U.S. Poet Laureate in 1985-86, while that title was still Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress.
gwendolyn brooks • james weldon johnson • langston hughes • poetry magazine • harriet monroe
Hutt To Return To Stratford
In 2004, it was announced that William Hutt would be making his final appearance with the Stratford Festival in The Tempest in 2005.
william hutt • stratford festival • the tempest • richard monette • martha henry
In 2004, it was announced that William Hutt would be making his final appearance with the Stratford Festival in The Tempest in 2005.
william hutt • stratford festival • the tempest • richard monette • martha henry
Jhumpa Lahiri's The Namesake
The Namesake proves Jhumpa Lahiri to be one of today's best writers. She manages to make readers feel as if they are with the characters no matter where they may be.
the namesake • jhumpa lahiri • pulitzer prize • indian-american literature • children of immigrants
The Namesake proves Jhumpa Lahiri to be one of today's best writers. She manages to make readers feel as if they are with the characters no matter where they may be.
the namesake • jhumpa lahiri • pulitzer prize • indian-american literature • children of immigrants
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
A look into the life, times and personal challenges of one of America's most beloved and tragic presidents.
john f. kennedy • joseph kennedy • rose kennedy • harvard university • jacqueline bouvier
A look into the life, times and personal challenges of one of America's most beloved and tragic presidents.
john f. kennedy • joseph kennedy • rose kennedy • harvard university • jacqueline bouvier
John Steinbeck's The Pastures Of Heaven
John Steinbeck's 1932 collection of stories entitled The Pastures Of Heaven focuses on the people of his native Salinas Valley, California and previews his later work.
john steinbeck • the pastures of heaven • short story collection • short stories • story cycle
John Steinbeck's 1932 collection of stories entitled The Pastures Of Heaven focuses on the people of his native Salinas Valley, California and previews his later work.
john steinbeck • the pastures of heaven • short story collection • short stories • story cycle
Lahiri's Readers Growing Accustomed to Greatness
It's been nine years since Jhumpa Lahiri's "Interpreter of Maladies" came out, bringing the experience of Bengali immigrants to anyone who loves a beautiful sentence.
jhumpa lahiri • pulitzer prize winner • new england writer • stories about immigrants • echoes of hawthorne
It's been nine years since Jhumpa Lahiri's "Interpreter of Maladies" came out, bringing the experience of Bengali immigrants to anyone who loves a beautiful sentence.
jhumpa lahiri • pulitzer prize winner • new england writer • stories about immigrants • echoes of hawthorne
Landing the Pulitzer
This year's Pulitzer Prize winners can be found on the Web, but sometimes it's not easy finding copies of the winning stories. Here's a quick tour of sites related to one of journalism's most prestigious awards.
pulitzer prize • journalism awards • the washington post • the new york times • the miami herald
This year's Pulitzer Prize winners can be found on the Web, but sometimes it's not easy finding copies of the winning stories. Here's a quick tour of sites related to one of journalism's most prestigious awards.
pulitzer prize • journalism awards • the washington post • the new york times • the miami herald
Los Angeles Times Veteran Jack Nelson Dead at 80
Jack Nelson's career at the Los Angeles Times spanned over 35 years. He covered civil rights, Watergate among breaking stories and led the paper to national prominence.
jack nelson was longtime washington bureau chief f • jack nelson covered civil rights stories in south • jack nelson also known from regular appearances on • jack neslon won pulitzer prize in 1960 for atlanta • otis chandler of los angeles times hired jack nels
Jack Nelson's career at the Los Angeles Times spanned over 35 years. He covered civil rights, Watergate among breaking stories and led the paper to national prominence.
jack nelson was longtime washington bureau chief f • jack nelson covered civil rights stories in south • jack nelson also known from regular appearances on • jack neslon won pulitzer prize in 1960 for atlanta • otis chandler of los angeles times hired jack nels
Malay Pantoum Found in America
The Pantoum is a poem of Malay origin that requires quatrains to repeat a pattern of lines in a specific manner.
poetry • writing poetry • pantoum • malay • neil gaiman
The Pantoum is a poem of Malay origin that requires quatrains to repeat a pattern of lines in a specific manner.
poetry • writing poetry • pantoum • malay • neil gaiman
Margaret Mitchell House in Atlanta
The building where Margaret Mitchell lived when she wrote "Gone with the Wind" offers a glimpse of her extraordinary life and showcases memorabilia from the classic film.
margaret mitchell • gone with the wind • atlanta • civil war • academy award
The building where Margaret Mitchell lived when she wrote "Gone with the Wind" offers a glimpse of her extraordinary life and showcases memorabilia from the classic film.
margaret mitchell • gone with the wind • atlanta • civil war • academy award
Natasha Trethewey Biography and Works
Contemporary poet Natasha Trethewey won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for her book "Native Guard" after a successful debut with her "Domestic Work" and "Bollocq's Ophelia."
natasha trethewey • trethewey natasha • native guard • pulitzer prize winner • trethewey poems
Contemporary poet Natasha Trethewey won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for her book "Native Guard" after a successful debut with her "Domestic Work" and "Bollocq's Ophelia."
natasha trethewey • trethewey natasha • native guard • pulitzer prize winner • trethewey poems
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